Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $50,422 when living on campus and $49,348 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Young Harris College | $32,305 | - | $17,193 | $9,418 | |
| Wesleyan College | $27,650 | - | $13,826 | $13,826 | |
| Truett McConnell University | $25,568 | $1,600 | $12,820 | $12,820 | |
| Mercer University | $40,890 | $1,200 | $17,392 | $17,392 | |
| LaGrange College | $34,540 | $1,200 | $15,749 | $16,055 | |
| Covenant College | $40,464 | $1,170 | $16,378 | $17,406 | |
| Average | $33,570 | $1,293 | $15,560 | $14,486 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,570 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mercer University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,890 and Truett McConnell University has the lowest tuition & fees of $25,568 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Young Harris College | $30,905 | $32,305 | ||
| Wesleyan College | $27,650 | $27,650 | ||
| Truett McConnell University | $24,440 | $25,568 | ||
| Mercer University | $30,317 | $40,890 | ||
| LaGrange College | $33,700 | $34,540 | ||
| Covenant College | $38,860 | $40,464 | ||
| Average | $30,979 | $33,570 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,730 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, LaGrange College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,699 and Truett McConnell University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,856.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Young Harris College | $12,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Wesleyan College | $11,573 | $11,573 | ||
| Truett McConnell University | $9,756 | $9,532 | ||
| Mercer University | $15,831 | $17,865 | ||
| LaGrange College | $22,025 | $21,759 | ||
| Covenant College | $21,561 | $15,651 | ||
| Average | $15,458 | $14,730 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,560 when a student lives on campus and $14,486 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Young Harris College | $13,000 | $4,193 | $4,820 | $4,598 | - |
| Wesleyan College | $11,326 | $2,500 | $11,326 | $2,500 | - |
| Truett McConnell University | $9,320 | $3,500 | $9,320 | $3,500 | - |
| Mercer University | $14,528 | $2,864 | $14,528 | $2,864 | - |
| LaGrange College | $12,844 | $2,905 | $13,100 | $2,955 | - |
| Covenant College | $12,272 | $4,106 | $11,000 | $6,406 | - |
| Average | $12,215 | $3,345 | $10,682 | $3,804 | - |